Guarantees of origin specify the energy source from which electricity is produced. They serve to enable users of electricity to support the production of energy with renewable sources within the definition of the EU directive 2009/28/EC.

Landsvirkjun is involved in various social projects and follows a policy of providing grants to good causes. The company has supported a number of causes, including various charities, cultural and educational projects and sports and leisure activities.

Landsvirkjun has erected it's first wind turbine in an area known as "Hafið" near Búrfell Power Station. Thanks to rapid technological development wind energy is fast becoming a viable option when it comes to environmentally friendly power.

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New Theistareykir Geothermal Power Station on track for 2017

May 9, 2016

The construction of Theistareykir Geothermal Power Station which started in early 2015 is progressing according to plan. We are happy to announce that major milestones have been reached in the previous months. The power house, the steam supply systems and the road works have all been completed and the first 45 MW phase is on course to be completed in the fall of 2017. Another 45 MW phase is on course to come online in 2018.

The renewable electricity generated at Theistareykir is competitive for diverse power intensive applications, including metal and silicon production. Direct use of the various resource streams generated by the geothermal production process, including carbon dioxide, thermal energy, steam and others are also attractive for companies seeking to manage costs and minimize their environmental footprint.

In an effort to keep local residents and other stakeholders informed about developments, Landsvirkjun has published a first newsletter on the project at Theistareykir and its progress.